2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 129 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
Model | Mariner | XJ |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1796 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |